Alameda Senior Magazine

Entries by Cheryl C. (31)

Friday
Dec132013

Happy Ho-Ho-Holidays at Waters Edge Lodge

Santa danced the night away at the annual Holiday Party at Waters Edge Lodge on December 12th. Lodge residents, their families and guests enjoyed music by Kelly Park and his band as they played Christmas classics and dance tunes while toasting the holidays.  Alameda Elder Communities wish a joyful holiday to all!

Tuesday
Nov262013

The Big Idea in 4 Minutes

If you are intrigued by the question-”What will if mean for us all to grow up, live and age in a society where half the citizens are over the age of 50?”, then you'll want to watch "The Big Idea in 4 Minutes",  a YouTube video from Coming of Age in Aging America a PBS broadcast project that urges a national conversation about our new reality.

It's well worth the four minutes it takes to watch this and to begin to re-envision our future. To see this video on YouTube click here Big Idea in 4 Minutes. If the link does not work for you, please open a new browser windo and paste in  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOA1v4-2Fos  

Wednesday
Nov132013

Veterans' Day Ball at Waters Edge Lodge

 

In honor of the valiant service of our nation's veterans, Waters Edge Lodge celebrated Veterans Day 2013 with a party and dance.  Residents danced to the music of Jim Franz and his Band and toasted with refreshing drinks and tasty hors d'oeuvres.  A wonderful evening was enjoyed by all.

Monday
Oct282013

Fall Festival at the Lodge


  
Spooky treats and games, pumpkin decorating and a petting zoo were the highlights of the Alameda ElderCommunities' 3rd Annual Fall Festival at Waters Edge Lodge on Saturday, October 26th. Residents and guests all enjoyed the spook-tacular celebration.

 

Friday
Sep272013

Monte Carlo Night at Waters Edge Lodge

Cards, poker chips, dice and roulette wheels were flying at Waters Edge Lodge at Monte Carlo Night as Lodge residents and their guests enjoyed a fun-filled evening on Wednesday, September 25th.  A Frank Sinatra lookalike crooned ballads while residents danced and tried their luck at the Lodge "casino'.  

Everyone was a winner with prizes awarded to all who participated. We're already looking forward to our next opportunity to take a chance with Lady Luck!